Souper Satisfying

"Blended soups may help diners feel fuller longer. In a study
published in the Journal Of Nutrition, researchers served some
test subjects a plate of roast chicken with vegetables and a
glass of water, and others a pureed soup of all three. They found
that those who tucked into soup remained satisfied for an additional
half-hour. MRI scans indicated that the puree moved through the
stomach in a steady stream, activating "I'm being fed!" detectors
and triggering chemical changes that made people feel sated. In
those who'd eaten the solid-food version, the water zipped through
the digestive system ahead of the food, so nutrient-sensitive cells
picked up the H2O only- and failed to alert the hunger hormones."
-Whole Living Magazine, October 2012